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How to Say ‘Could you repeat that more slowly, please?’ in Portuguese

Pode repetir mais devagar, por favor?

POH-jee reh-peh-TEER mysh deh-vah-GAR poor fah-VOR

[POH-jee reh-peh-TEER mysh deh-vah-GAR poor fah-VOR]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Asking this in a Portuguese meeting is completely normal and won't seem rude. Colleagues usually appreciate it more than a nod followed by a mistake.

Phrase Breakdown

Pode repetir

POH-jee reh-peh-TEER

Could you repeat

The formal 'pode' + infinitive. 'repetir' sounds like 'rr'-p'-TIR'.

Example

Pode repetir o nome?

Could you repeat the name?

Words in this phrase

Pode

[POH-jee]

can

To be able to.

Example

Você pode me ajudar?

Can you help me?

repetir

[reh-peh-TEER]

to repeat

Infinitive verb meaning to say or do again.

Example

Pode repetir o número?

Can you repeat the number?

mais devagar,

mysh deh-vah-GAR

more slowly,

'devagar' = slowly, pronounced 'd'-vâ-GAR'.

Example

Fale mais devagar.

Speak more slowly.

Words in this phrase

mais

[mysh]

Used to ask for additional information or greater quantity.

Example

Quero saber mais antes de me candidatar.

I want to know more before applying.

devagar

[deh-vah-GAR]

slowly

Adverb meaning at a slow pace.

Example

Fale devagar, por favor.

Speak slowly, please.

por favor?

poor fah-VOR

please?

A polite ending, stressed on 'VOR'.

Example

Um café, por favor.

A coffee, please.

Words in this phrase

por

[poor]

for

Preposition indicating what something is in exchange for.

Example

Paguei dez euros por isto.

I paid ten euros for this.

favor

[fah-VOR]

favour

Noun meaning favour; used in polite phrases for 'please'.

Example

Faz-me um favor?

Can you do me a favour?

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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